The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - October 12, 2011
People on the Nature Coast
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
New owner of Pine Lodge Bed and Breakfast, Inglis, caters to locals!
Locals and their guests receive lodging discount & can call ahead for a breakfast,
tea party or dinner! Josie and Sergio Soares, the charming new owners of Pine Lodge Bed
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
and Breakfast in Inglis, left the cold winters of Chi-
What Your Tax Dollars Do For You – Our taxes in Yankeetown have been kept low
cago behind them, seventeen months ago, to move to
and are higher in most other places. I think at times we forget, or take for granted, how much
Inglis. They followed their dream of owning and op-
Yankeetown does with the tax money we collect. Some of your services are:
erating a Bed and Breakfast in a warmer climate that
Emergency Management - Town taxes support the Fire Department which responds
is similar to that of their native Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
to both fire and now, medical first response. The fire department also is available for storm
They immediately fell in love with the The Pine Lodge
emergencies and disasters.
Road/Roadside Maintenance - Our maintenance staff works on the roads. We repair
- its cozy cottages, quaintly decorated rooms and the
roads such as filling pot holes and, as money allows, repave. Maintenance staff picks up
surrounding beauty of Florida’s Nature Coast. Their
debris on the roadside, mows the median, alleys and some right of way. YT taxes maintain
love of the hospitality business and enjoyment in serv-
the fire hydrants as part of the Road & Streets budget which helps us all on fire insurance.
ing others makes them the perfect hosts to make their
Riverside Drive has a lot of bumps in it, but it’s kinda the price we pay for enjoying our big
guests feel at home, yet have the privacy they want,
trees in the median and on the roadside. The roads in YT are relatively low speed with the
while enjoying the natural beauty of the Nature Coast.
highest speed limit being 45mph on CR40 but most are around 25mph. While the roads
The couple first met in their hometown of Rio
may not be pristine, they are comfortable and usable.
in 1991. They dated until 1995 when Sergio, a widower, moved to the U.S. to be closer to
Animal Control - While animal control is expensive, it’s something that when you
two of his grown children, Igor, who lives in Illinois, and Sabrina, who lives in Virginia.
need it you need it. YT spends $8,000 a year in cooperation with Inglis.
His youngest daughter, Paula, lives in Rio with her family. During yearly trips to visit his
Street Lights - YT pays about $13,000 a year for street lights. We monitor and
parents and other family members in Rio, Sergio always visited with Josie. When Sergio
report any problems.
realized what was missing in his life - Josie - he set about wooing her with such determina-
Tree Maintenance – Last year we spent over $5000 removing dead trees. We also
tion that he went to Italy where Josie was advancing her bank management career. Sergio
have to have trees trimmed along the roads if they encroach into the road’s space too much
convinced Josie to abandon her career, marry him and move to live with him in Chicago,
and last year we replanted a lot of Trees.
where he was enjoying success in his janatorial services business, servicing school districts
Electric and Insurance We pay the electric bills for places like the Winding River
and churches. They were married in 2002, and one year later, they became the proud parents
Park, and we insure all the town’s stuff.
of the now eight year-old Kathleen, a self professed “toy person” who says she never wants
Culverts and Ditches – We maintain the town’s culverts and last year we replaced
to move from the area because “Yankeetown School is the best school I’ve ever had!”
quite a few that were collapsed or badly corroded. We unplugged some. We improved the
Josie is passionate about God, her parents, stepchildren and relatives. Her great
Hickory Street flooding problem by installing a control valve
loves are Kathleen, Sergio and hospitality, which she studied at Penn Foster College in PA.
Too Many To Mention - There are many more services that we get. Volunteers keep costs
She obtained hands-on expertise working for Indigo Boutique Hotel near Chicago. Sergio,
down by donating time such as our Council and Planning and Zoning Commission who do
a pilot, is passionate about airplanes and boats and dreams of one day traveling by boat to
it all for free. Good Night and Good Luck
Brazil.
Together, they enjoy nature, traveling the globe, experiencing new cultures and
R&M
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
world cuisine! Both enjoy cooking, and the diversity of world flavors is evident in their
cooking when gathering with friends and family “in the best part of the house, the kitchen,
Rebuilt - Repaired - Resealed
serving food full of love and passion.”
Complete Auto Repairs
After only eight months of owning the Pine Lodge, in January, 2011, Florida
A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps
Magazine dubbed Pine Lodge a “Florida Fabulous Bed & Breakfast.” An article with rave
Computer Diagnostics
reviews was written about Pine Lodge in the Glen Lakes Eagle Kayak Club publication.
Oil Changes While You Wait
In September of 2011, Pine Lodge was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for 2011 by
4X4’s - RV’s - Trucks - Autos
TripAdvisor.com, with an average rating of 4.5 Stars.The few negative comments were not
Free Estimates
about Pine Lodge, but about the lack of conveniences in the immediate area!
Foreign & Domestic
Pine Lodge is a member of Florida Green Lodge Program and participates in the
352-447-0704
Visa - Mastercard - Discover
“Clean the World” program, saving all the courtesy soaps, shampoos, conditioners and lo-
Accepted
tions guests leave behind and sending them to a company in Orlando that processes the
Fax Line 447-6040
items and sends them to needy people in poor countries.
If you’re a local resident who’s never lodged at a bed and breakfast, don’t have
time for a trip, or funding for a vacation, you will be delighted to discover Pine Lodge. The
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
Soares offer a special rate to area residents which also applies to visitors of local residents
who would rather stay elsewhere to have more time to themselves. Although the rooms in
Where Customer Service is our Priority
the lodge are private and have sitting rooms and individual bathrooms, cottages with kitch-
ens are available. The lodge has a screened-in saltwater pool that is gentle to the skin, eyes
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
and swimwear, and areas for reading, games and hobbies. If you need a place for a party or
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
special occasion, you are welcome to call Josi and Sergio to reserve the space.
You don’t have to be an overnight guest to enjoy the food. If you call in advance,
the Soares will prepare a delicious multi-cultural breakfast for you or a Brazilian-inspired
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REMOVE Iron, Sulfur,
SERVICE
dinner that will make a special occasion a night to remember, always. Ladies can call to
with Reverse Osmosis
Chlorine,Hardness
arrange a tea party in a beautiful location with excellent service that is rarely seen. In ap-
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
preciation of their daughter’s excellent schooling, the Soares will donate 30% of all meal
Whole House Systems RENTALS
proceeds from area residents to Yankeetown School.
Odor & Cyanide
The Pine Lodge Bed and Breakfast is located at 649 Hwy. 40 West in Inglis, Flor-
ida (west of U.S. Hwy. 19). Please call Josie or Sergio at 352-447-7463 to schedule a meal
Financing Available • 12 Months Same as Cash • FREE Water Analysis
or tea party, or for additional information. You won’t be disappointed!
Captains Cove Outfitters
Todd Sumlin
Maid in the USA
39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida
Plant Manager
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Light House Work to Deep Cleaning
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Weekly, Monthly or
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INGLIS QUARRY
Just Once in a While
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
Phone (352)447-2209
(352) 447-3230
P.O. Box 519
Clean Family Friendly Atmosphere
Fax (352)447-0218
Inglis, FL. 34449
(352) 446-6823
All Rods & Reels New w/Mfg. Warranty
References Available
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